CUN
Cancun
Mexico
4,295 km
2,669 miles
YLW
Kelowna
Canada
Distance
4,295 km
2,669 mi / 2,319 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Cancun
Heading
326°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CUN YLW
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Kelowna Airport
IATA Code CUN YLW
ICAO Code MMUN CYLW
City Cancun Kelowna
Country Mexico Canada
Timezone America/Cancun America/Vancouver
Elevation 22 ft 1,409 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 49.960000, -119.380000

Cancun (CUN) to Kelowna (YLW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Kelowna Airport (YLW) in Kelowna, Canada is 4,295 kilometers (2,669 miles / 2,319 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north northwest at a heading of 326°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Mexico with Canada. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:39 in Cancun, it's 03:39 in Kelowna. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,387 feet between the two airports. Kelowna Airport sits higher than Cancun International Airport.

The return flight from Kelowna (YLW) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 127° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Cancun International Airport (CUN) and Kelowna Airport (YLW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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